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Police reports from Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs

By staff reports

Posted:
01/07/2014 07:46:00 PM MST

Ruidoso Police Department

-- On Nov. 25, Officer Steve Minner was dispatched at 11:11 a.m. to the 2300 block of Sudderth Drive in reference to criminal damage. An employee at the business reported one of two panes of glass in a window was found broken. Minner determined a rock had been thrown through the window.

-- On Nov. 28, at approximately 9 p.m., Officer Joseph Bailey stopped Larry G. Padilla, of Socorro, for a front headlight and license plate light that were out. Through an NCIC check, it was discovered the driver had two warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody. The passenger identified herself as Stephanye Padilla, Ruidoso, 42. A check could not find her information, she restated her name as Stephanye Reynolds and police discovered a warrant for her arrest for driving while her license was suspended. Both parties were secured in police units and a search of the vehicle found a glass pipe with white residue in addition to a white pen with a cap. A police dog was called in that gave an affirmative response in regards to possible illegal drug substances.

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A further search by police found a marijuana pipe in addition to a pouch that had a "wet" needle with cap, wet cotton and a spoon. The substance tested positive for methamphetamine and both were charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

-- On Nov. 28 at about 5:30 p.m., Officer Robert Simpson was dispatched to investigate dogs on the lose. It was reported two dogs had gotten lose from their yard in the 200 block of Del Norte Drive and attacked a person walking their dog. No serious injury was reported. A citation was issued to dog's owner.

-- On Nov. 30, at about 12:12 p.m., Officer Mike Weaver was dispatched to the 100 block of Meander Drive for a report of larceny. The homeowner had been away for about five weeks and upon her return, found a pantry window had been broken and someone had entered the house. Items missing included about 10 cans of food, about 30 bottles of whiskey, and a flat screen television.

-- On Dec. 1, at about 12:56 p.m., Officer James Urban was dispatched to the 2600 block of Sudderth to investigate a possible shoplifter. Gonzales R. Gonzales, of Ruidoso Downs, and Benisha Shanta, also of Ruidoso Downs, were charged with shoplifting in which they allegedly had been on a shoplifting spree from Midtown stores. Numerous items were taken including a wine cork, purses, jewelry, and other items. Items were valued from $12 to $300. Gonzales also was charged with concealing his identity.

-- A gas skip was reported at about 5:33 p.m. Dec. 2 in the 300 block of Sudderth Drive. An employee reported a gray car with three females pumped $35 in gas and left without paying.

-- On Dec. 2, Sonny Valdez, of Mescalero, was charged with aggravated battery on a household member, kidnapping, and aggravated burglary. Police were called to 100 block of Cliff Drive around 12:40 a.m. for a possible domestic. The officer could hear a male and female fighting but could not locate them. Police were called again at 1:09 a.m. Officer Michael Brazel witnessed Valdez come out of the house with a torn shirt but no visible injuries. Valdez stated the victim struck him with a bed post and he "backhanded her." According to the victim, Valdez was not welcome at the residence and the victim refused to let him enter so he broke a window to gain entry. Upon entry, Valdez struck her several times with a closed fist. He then drug her outside, down a flight of stairs, and down a dirt trail. She also stated she lost consciousness and reported he later kicked her in the left ear. Brazel noted blood on her face, shirt and ear. A 13-year-old witnessed the incident. The victim was transported to LCMC. Both parties admitted to drinking.

-- On Dec. 2, Officer Steve Miner was dispatched at 11:11 a.m. to take a report of a break-in that occurred at an apartment in the 200 block of Lookout Drive. An employee reported she found a condo had been entered because she noticed a broken window. Nothing had been taken but a bed appeared to have been slept in.

-- On Dec. 3, Cpl. James Urban was dispatched at about 11:22 a.m. regarding vandalism that occurred on foreclosed property. It was reported that the house was missing a wood stove and furnace.

-- On Dec. 5 at 8:45 p.m., Bailey stopped Louis McCallister, of Ruidoso, because he matched the description of a shoplifter of a bottle of alcohol at a nearby location. Although McCallister denied being at the location where the shoplifting occurred, dispatch acknowledged a warrant for his arrest by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. As McCallister was asked to place his hands behind his back, he ran. The chase continued in the Midtown area until a second officer, John Lund, deployed his taser. Ruidoso Fire Department and Lincoln County Medical Center were called to the scene and the taser was found to not have penetrated McCallister. A search of his bag, turned up no alcohol but police reported two pipes were found. McCallister was charged with two counts of resisting, evading and obstructing an officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

-- On Dec. 3 at about 3:27 p.m., Officer Curtis Rodgers was dispatched to the 2400 block of Sudderth in regards to theft of items from a vehicle. The victim stated his truck was locked while he shopped in Midtown and upon his return found his cowboy hat, two truck tires and a craftsman tool box had been taken from the vehicle and truck bed.

-- On Dec. 9, at about 3:51 p.m., Officer Tillman Freeman responded to a report of fraudulent use of a credit card. The victim noticed a charge pending with Amazon Market Place. Further investigation revealed the items purchased and an Ohio shipping address. The report was submitted to CID for further follow-up.

-- On Dec. 11, at about 7:01 p.m., Bailey pulled over a maroon Chevy for expired tags. Upon questioning, the driver gave false information which was not coming up in the data system. After further investigation, it was discovered the Driver was Gary Schut of Ruidoso Downs and her had two warrants for his arrest. He was taken in to custody for the two warrant in addition to concealing his identity. He was also issued three traffic citations. and transported to Lincoln County Detention Center.

-- On Dec. 7, at about 5:58 p.m., Freeman was dispatched to the 2500 block of Sudderth in regards to a possible fight in progress and a broken window. Further investigation revealed an intoxicated person was seen falling into the window and was not found to have injuries. The suspect had left before police arrived.

-- On Dec. 9 at about 5:40 p.m., police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Mechem where the victim reported servicing a party at a local restaurant where one of the guests who had an $85 tab left without paying. The victim saw the members of the party leave in a silver car, and possibly staying in a local cabin. No suspects at this time.

-- On Dec. 13 at approximately 12:36 p.m., Officer Chris Bryant was called on a report of larceny at the 2600 block of Sudderth. The store owner found an empty hanger that had lingerie valued at $36 had disappeared. He believed the suspect to be a Hispanic female with a script tattoo above her left breast.